First, Tiara is shown to be a more competent person then we could ever imagine. Either she brilliantly decided on the same atmosphere as Hime or Mizuki did something and got that intel From Johnny and is trolling EVERYONE. Either way She's pretty freaking great.

Second Seira got some massive points in this episode! She was pretty bad-ass all around! apparently we won't get to learn anything about her band, but no problem Those massive idiots not taking Seira into Starlight! Idiots!

Third the Irony that Ichigo gave birth to the one following her. My question is Mizuki's statement on "There are many stars in the night sky." While True, Ichigo is the Sun... So does this mean she has other plans for Seira?

Finally, this Carnavel Fest seems like it's going to be the end point of their middle school career. I don't think, the way things are going, they're going introduce the Mysterious Maria yet.

>>100523860
In order to continue to be the main character Ichigo has to win. If she loses... well... She loses everything. Seira will become the main charcter and all of Aoi's time will go to Kii, Furthermore, the three final bosses will reveal themselves.

>>100526119
I want to lie on top of her as she sleeps and then gently caress her skin and kiss her neck until she wakes. Confused, she'll pretend that she's still sleeping, but I shamelessly fondle her breasts and nibble her ear while I press my leg between hers until she accepts me.

>>100528925
Not exactly. All she had was passion, but even now she is still missing important idol qualities that all the girls from the previous season have.

Seira is basically a well marketed idol. She is produced brilliantly and was told the basics of what she needs for people to think of her as a big star. She hasn't done much, but being flashy.

Just as they said in the episode, Starlight Academy is a place for the talented, the chosen ones. The one born to conquer the idol industry. On the other hand Dream Academy is a place in which everyone can become a star with enough marketing, pretty dresses and big booms.

I can see how the anime is trying to show us that Seira has possibly even greater potential than Ichigo by saying that at her current state with clearly stated goals and a good producer she's evenly matched even though she's missing vital idol qualities (primarily the ability to smile). But on Ichigo's side, it feels as though she still doesn't have a clear goal. I don't think she's even stated her desire to become the top idol a single time this season. It was always her goal to reach Mizuki, but she stepped down to go behind the scenes. Ichigo only sees Seira as a fun rival, but that isn't going to make Ichigo reach for even greater heights as an idol. The more I think about it the more annoyed I get that Ichigo is just on cruise control and not being active in doing anything.

>>100536487
You know, that's an excellent commentary. OF course things aren't helped that we aren't seeing the Starlights train endlessly. The thing is though, with Mizuki gone, Ichigo IS a top idol. She's shining far brighter then the SLQ who is warming up the stage for her. I don't think being at the top is the most important thing to her right now. She's getting off on all the smiles she's putting on the fan's faces both hers and Seira's.

>>100536620
There will probably be ANOTHER character building episode before March. This is one of the moments we can be ensured of main character victory I think. That would have been the time to introduce Pieces though so... maybe not?

>>100536487
Noticed this while I was watching the episode. If things continue the way they are, Seira is going to overtake Ichigo. And that makes me very uncomfortable.

Also, I find it hard to believe that the DreAca carnival was really a coincidence. I still think Nao is a spy, or something else is up. I'm sure Hime has the connections to take down DreAca. Why hasn't she done so yet?

>>100536620>March
I do kind of like how they're building up this anticipation. I hope that we get some real character building and training before then, and I also hope that this last episode is the last of the rivalry bullshit.

>>100540024
Her? I doubt. More like Yurika, or the third wheel of PowaPuri - Shion. Hell, it may even be Aoi with a "I want to make it more interesting." Guess who was the first person with the idea of someone leaking the information. Guess who was the first person to say that Nao may have done it. She is entertaining the shit out of herself.

>>100543303
In the concept stage, I could see him or Hime try to bring Beautiful Moon back as a surprise comeback show. It's not like it's completely impossible Mizuki didn't know about it from the earliest stages of the idea.

The problem I'm finding with how Sunrise is treating DreAca's theme is... So far the three DreAca members we know anything about... are exceptional individuals. I mean each of them had a seed to be an idol. Kii was the closest to being a normal girl, but her production instincts aren't something that was taught. They're pretty natural. I'd like it if there was someone that actually exemplified DreAca's ideals.

>>100544189
Kii never wanted to be an idol, so I wished they kept her as just a producer. It's amusing that she suffers so much when she does idol activities, but I also don't like how she's so successful so quickly. But maybe that says something about her abilities as a producer.

I wonder why Sora wanted to be an idol. All we saw in her backstory was her love for designing.

>>100561473>>100561665
It's pretty much the default dress for any young Japanese male who's not yet a salariman and who isn't auditioning for a visual-kei band.

Solid t-shirt, jeans, plaid, messenger bag. I bet if you walk into Uniqlo they have them all lined up like that so people who don't know how to dress themselves can just walk buy, grab one of each, pay for it, and walk out.

Am I the only one who abhors everyone at Dream Academy? I gave Seira a chance. Gave Kii a chance. Don't even remember designer girl's name but I don't like her either. I just dislike them. Especially since they take screen time away from idols like Kaede or even Shion who should have become an actual character by now.

>>100566138
Kii was great in the first few episodes. As a background character, she's about as good as any of the forgotten Stalights (Yurika, etc). Sora has potential, and I'd like to see her interacting with Ran and possibly Hikari.

Seira just shouldn't be in the show. There isn't anything good about her character, except for the "if you're do, then I'm re" moments that pop up occasionally. Those are the only times where she feels like a rival.

>>100566138
I like Sora but she's not as great as I thought she would be.
Kii is, well, I'm not sure about Kii. At first she was annoying but she's okay now.
And I hate Seira. She just seems so empty and lifeless. As for her winning so often, I wouldn't mind at all if they actually showed her working for it. It feels like everything she gets is handed to her rather than her earning it.

>>100568091>There isn't anything good about her character, except for the "if you're do, then I'm re" moments that pop up occasionally.
Well I hate that. She needs to knock that off. Maybe it's good that she's competitive, but it's like she has a one-track mind.

I thought it was wonderful that she was inspired by Ichigo before I watched the episode, but I'm not so sure anymore. Look at how Ichigo and Sakura reacted to seeing Mizuki perform for a comparison. Instead, it's like she saw the idol world as a challenge –she just wanted to conquer it.

>>100605170
I wonder what must be going through an artist's mind when they design a uniform that has a jacket with that kind of low-cut collar. It's so lewd. I love the fanart it inspires. I think it has become my new fetish.

>>100566138>>100568091
Seira is meant to be the idol who can rival Ichigo's radiance, but the interaction between them is completely off. Seira only cares about surpassing Ichigo and hanging with Kii, and Ichigo could care less about the rivalry, she just wants to enjoy herself with new friends. She's terribly inconsistent with her rivalry too. One minute she's a friendly rival and the other she's not.

Kii and Sora are meant to introduce the other sides to the idol world, producing and fashion. I think they shine best when they're shown enjoying what they've set off to do. It's a shame Sora doesn't get much screen time after her debut, but Seira is undermining what Kii is about. Kii is a producer, but Seira seems determined into making her an idol.

Also, I don't believe DreAca should even exist. The DreAcas interact with the Starlights like they're students at the same school and everyone other than Seira treats each other like actual friend rather than rivals. Even Orihime and Tiara don't really treat the school's rivalry with any seriousness much anymore.

I finally watched the latest episode after procrastinating for a bit. I still dislike her but this was a nice episode for Seira. All that jounetsu.
And Kii is a terrible manager for tying Seira's hair into a ponytail. That one anon was right when he said she's more likable this way.

Wait, I think I got what actually's going to happen near the end of the first half (and hopefully not after). Seira is going to have a development episode, and then get a clean victory off Ichigo (no matter how much we may hate it). To make matters worse, it'll be revealed that she gets the chance to stand on stage alongside Mizuki in her revival concert. Even though Ichigo will show a brave face, she'll really be depressed that night. It's then that she remembers the letter from Aoi that she never opened. Taking a look inside, she realizes her true dream, and gets the strength to come back and dazzle the stage with an even greater aura than ever before.